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Hackers Gained Network Access Through Accellion File-Sharing Service The Reserve Bank of New Zealand disclosed Sunday that hackers infiltrated its network after compromising its file-sharing system from Accellion. MORE
Ransomware, Phishing Incidents, Vendor Hacks Prevail Hacking incidents, including ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as security incidents involving vendors dominated the federal tally of major health data breaches in 2020 MORE
MrbMiner Malware Has Targeted Thousands of Microsoft SQL Servers An ongoing global cryptomining campaign has connections to an Iranian software firm, according to a report from Sophos. The MrbMiner malware has targeted thousands of vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers MORE
Chimera' Exfiltrates Intellectual Property, Personal Data A hacking group with apparent ties to China is targeting airlines and semiconductor firms to steal intellectual property and personal data in repeated exfiltration efforts, according to the NCC Group MORE
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Senior Director for Cyber and Others Announced President Joe Biden's cybersecurity team is beginning to take shape, with three appointments recently announced, including Michael Sulmeyer as senior director for cyber MORE
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Increasing Ransomware Varieties and Attack Volume Look Set to Continue, Experts Warn Ransomware dominated the cybercrime landscape in 2020 and looks set to do so again this year, as criminals seek fresh new ways to make victims pay. MORE
218 Increasing Ransomware Varieties and Attack Volume Look Set to Continue, Experts Warn Ransomware dominated the cybercrime landscape in 2020 and looks set to do so again this year, as criminals seek fresh new ways to make victims pay. MORE
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Case Spotlights Critical Vendor Security Risk Issues A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego in the wake of data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Blackbaud, the hospital's cloud-based fundraising software vendor MORE
Company Claims Newly Hired Engineer Downloaded Software Files to Dropbox Tesla has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who the carmaker says stole thousands of confidential software files almost immediately after being hired in December MORE
Brian Honan: Security Professionals Can Take Action to Minimize Risks The physical breach of the U.S. MORE
SWIFT's Guy Sheppard on the Challenges of Using AI to Enhance Security Many companies claim to be successfully using artificial intelligence for security, but the use cases are still not convincing because the technology is incapable of detecting unknown malware, says Guy Sheppard of SWIFT MORE
Security Experts Say Proposal Amounts to a 'Down Payment' President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan for COVID-19 relief includes nearly $10 billion in cybersecurity and IT spending. Some security experts hope the amount as just a "down payment" toward a broader effort MORE
But Across Europe, Total Fines and Breach Reports Continue to Vary Widely by Country Privacy watchdogs in Europe have imposed fines totaling more than $330 million since the EU's General Data Protection Regulation went into full effect in May 2018, according to law firm DLA Piper. MORE
For Example, Both Backdoors Use Same 'Sleeping' Algorithm The "Sunburst" backdoor deployed in the breach of SolarWinds' Orion network monitoring tool uses some of the same code found in the "Kazuar" backdoor, which security researchers have previously tied to Russian hackers, the security firm Kaspersky reports. MORE
228 Company Says Certain VPNs and Gateways Affected By 'Coordinated Attack' Security vendor SonicWall is investigating what the company calls a "coordinated attack" against its internal network by threat actors using a zero-day exploit within the company's remote access products. MORE
The ongoing breach affecting thousands of organizations that relied on backdoored products by network software firm SolarWinds may have jeopardized the privacy of countless sealed court documents on file with the U.S. MORE
Attackers Went to Great Lengths to Separate the Backdoor From Loader Microsoft researchers are offering fresh details on the SolarWinds hackers' extensive efforts to remain hidden, which gave them more time to fully penetrate systems, move laterally through networks and exfiltrate data in follow-on attacks. MORE
Experts Warn of an Elevated Risk of Attack From Domestic, Foreign Actors As thousands of National Guard troops pour into Washington to provide security for the Jan. MORE
The start of 2021 is looking an awful lot like the end of 2020 – not least when it comes to cyber crime. Meanwhile, KnowBe4 spotted a scam exploiting a news report that claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine might not reach the US in large volumes until the spring of 2021. MORE
Microsoft today released updates to plug more than 80 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including one that is actively being exploited and another which was disclosed prior to today. MORE
Hacked Firm Also Taps Former Facebook CSO as It Responds to Supply Chain Attack As security software firm SolarWinds investigates the supply chain attack involving its Orion software and looks to rebuild its security processes and reputation, it's hired former U.S. MORE
Researchers: Backdoor Is Fourth Malware Variant Used During Attacks Symantec Threat Intelligence says it's uncovered another malware variant used in the SolarWinds supply chain hack - a loader nicknamed "Raindrop" that apparently was used to deliver Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing tool, to a handful of targets. MORE
225 Insider threats are redefined in 2021, the work-from-home trend will continue define the threat landscape and mobile endpoints become the attack vector of choice, according 2021 forecasts. MORE
Apparent Ransomware Attack Exposed Patient Information An apparent ransomware incident at a Texas healthcare organization has potentially compromised the protected health information of more than 640,000 individuals MORE
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Also featured: A discussion of why security education is so crucial in 2021 and tips on how to retain SOC analysts The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report describes new details emerging from the SolarWinds supply chain hack investigation. MORE
Incident Forced Intel to Release Results Earlier Than Planned Intel is investigating an incident in which an unauthorized person accessed a portion of the company's latest quarterly financial report, forcing the chipmaker to release its earnings slightly earlier than planned MORE
What further evolution can we expect in 2021 MORE
Researchers Says Malicious Network Could Be Used to Launch DDoS Attacks Researchers at Check Point Research are tracking a new botnet dubbed "FreakOut" that's targeting vulnerabilities in Linux systems. The malware is creating a malicious network that has the potential to launch DDoS attacks MORE
Emails Are Likely a Reconnaissance Mission for Future Email Compromise Fraudsters are using Google forms to target retail, telecom, healthcare, energy and manufacturing companies in an apparent reconnaissance campaign to identify targets for a possible follow-up business email compromise attack MORE
Unknown Attack Has Disrupted the Company's Global IT Infrastructure The Austrian construction equipment manufacturing firm Palfinger AG reports being hit with a cyberattack that has knocked the majority of its worldwide IT infrastructure offline, eliminating its ability to use email and conduct business. MORE
Researchers: 33,000 Vulnerable Servers Could Be Used to Amplify Attacks Threat actors are exploiting vulnerable Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol servers to amplify DDoS attacks, according to a report from Netscout, which offers mitigation advice MORE
2021 will be dominated by several major themes including the increase in remote health, improved personalization and patient engagement, and a significant focus on improved cyber security. 2020 was the most difficult year in recent history for Healthcare providers. MORE
As these companies head into 2021 they continue to face the fallout from disparate – yet equally challenging – business disruptors. Mining companies, meanwhile, are … The post Energy industry 2021 predictions appeared first on OpenText Blogs. MORE
Meanwhile, Courts Suspend Use of SolarWinds, Adopt New Document Security Measures The U.S. federal court system is investigating an "apparent compromise" of a confidential electronic filing system used for sensitive legal documents. MORE
New Administration Signals Importance of Cybersecurity to National Security Agenda The new Biden administration has pledged to hold Russia accountable for its recent "reckless and adversarial" actions and has ordered a full-scale intelligence review of the SolarWinds hack. MORE
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Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
IAPP's Trevor Hughes Previews the Year's Global Trends, Challenges and Legislation From contact tracing to data transfer to the new California Privacy Rights Act, 2021 already is shaping up to be a big year for privacy.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 5, 2021
Thwarting Mobile Phishing
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Krebs on Security
JANUARY 12, 2021
Microsoft today released updates to plug more than 80 security holes in its Windows operating systems and other software, including one that is actively being exploited and another which was disclosed prior to today.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 4, 2021
What further evolution can we expect in 2021
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 13, 2021
Beat the Bad Guys: Contact Center Security Solutions For Fraud Detection For 2021 and Beyond Explore Evolving Challenges and Solutions in The Fight Against Fraud.
DXC
JANUARY 8, 2021
But one thing won’t change: In 2021, as is the case every year, companies will continue to be challenged by new or evolving cyber security threats. The post 5 key trends that will impact cyber security in 2021 appeared first on DXC Blogs. Will this year be as tumultuous as 2020?
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 25, 2021
Unknown Attack Has Disrupted the Company's Global IT Infrastructure The Austrian construction equipment manufacturing firm Palfinger AG reports being hit with a cyberattack that has knocked the majority of its worldwide IT infrastructure offline, eliminating its ability to use email and conduct business.
OpenText Information Management
JANUARY 7, 2021
As these companies head into 2021 they continue to face the fallout from disparate – yet equally challenging – business disruptors. Mining companies, meanwhile, are … The post Energy industry 2021 predictions appeared first on OpenText Blogs.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 25, 2021
Case Spotlights Critical Vendor Security Risk Issues A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed against Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego in the wake of data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Blackbaud, the hospital's cloud-based fundraising software vendor
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 25, 2021
Researchers: 33,000 Vulnerable Servers Could Be Used to Amplify Attacks Threat actors are exploiting vulnerable Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol servers to amplify DDoS attacks, according to a report from Netscout, which offers mitigation advice
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
Increasing Ransomware Varieties and Attack Volume Look Set to Continue, Experts Warn Ransomware dominated the cybercrime landscape in 2020 and looks set to do so again this year, as criminals seek fresh new ways to make victims pay.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 23, 2021
Incident Forced Intel to Release Results Earlier Than Planned Intel is investigating an incident in which an unauthorized person accessed a portion of the company's latest quarterly financial report, forcing the chipmaker to release its earnings slightly earlier than planned
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 15, 2021
Experts Warn of an Elevated Risk of Attack From Domestic, Foreign Actors As thousands of National Guard troops pour into Washington to provide security for the Jan.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
Chimera' Exfiltrates Intellectual Property, Personal Data A hacking group with apparent ties to China is targeting airlines and semiconductor firms to steal intellectual property and personal data in repeated exfiltration efforts, according to the NCC Group
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
Hacked Firm Also Taps Former Facebook CSO as It Responds to Supply Chain Attack As security software firm SolarWinds investigates the supply chain attack involving its Orion software and looks to rebuild its security processes and reputation, it's hired former U.S.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 18, 2021
Security Experts Say Proposal Amounts to a 'Down Payment' President-elect Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion plan for COVID-19 relief includes nearly $10 billion in cybersecurity and IT spending. Some security experts hope the amount as just a "down payment" toward a broader effort
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 11, 2021
David Stewart of SAS on the Tools and Technologies Deployed to Fight Financial Crimes As the financial payments landscape shifts, and as fraudsters employ new technologies and techniques, institutions are deploying a next generation of anti-money laundering defenses.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 19, 2021
But Across Europe, Total Fines and Breach Reports Continue to Vary Widely by Country Privacy watchdogs in Europe have imposed fines totaling more than $330 million since the EU's General Data Protection Regulation went into full effect in May 2018, according to law firm DLA Piper.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
Increasing Ransomware Varieties and Attack Volume Look Set to Continue, Experts Warn Ransomware dominated the cybercrime landscape in 2020 and looks set to do so again this year, as criminals seek fresh new ways to make victims pay.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 19, 2021
Researchers: Backdoor Is Fourth Malware Variant Used During Attacks Symantec Threat Intelligence says it's uncovered another malware variant used in the SolarWinds supply chain hack - a loader nicknamed "Raindrop" that apparently was used to deliver Cobalt Strike, a legitimate penetration testing tool, to a handful of targets.
Krebs on Security
JANUARY 7, 2021
The ongoing breach affecting thousands of organizations that relied on backdoored products by network software firm SolarWinds may have jeopardized the privacy of countless sealed court documents on file with the U.S.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 25, 2021
Company Claims Newly Hired Engineer Downloaded Software Files to Dropbox Tesla has filed a lawsuit against a former employee who the carmaker says stole thousands of confidential software files almost immediately after being hired in December
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 4, 2021
Ransomware, Phishing Incidents, Vendor Hacks Prevail Hacking incidents, including ransomware and phishing attacks, as well as security incidents involving vendors dominated the federal tally of major health data breaches in 2020
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
Senior Director for Cyber and Others Announced President Joe Biden's cybersecurity team is beginning to take shape, with three appointments recently announced, including Michael Sulmeyer as senior director for cyber
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 8, 2021
Meanwhile, Courts Suspend Use of SolarWinds, Adopt New Document Security Measures The U.S. federal court system is investigating an "apparent compromise" of a confidential electronic filing system used for sensitive legal documents.
OpenText Information Management
JANUARY 25, 2021
2021 will be dominated by several major themes including the increase in remote health, improved personalization and patient engagement, and a significant focus on improved cyber security. 2020 was the most difficult year in recent history for Healthcare providers.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 22, 2021
Apparent Ransomware Attack Exposed Patient Information An apparent ransomware incident at a Texas healthcare organization has potentially compromised the protected health information of more than 640,000 individuals
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 22, 2021
New Administration Signals Importance of Cybersecurity to National Security Agenda The new Biden administration has pledged to hold Russia accountable for its recent "reckless and adversarial" actions and has ordered a full-scale intelligence review of the SolarWinds hack.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
Attackers Went to Great Lengths to Separate the Backdoor From Loader Microsoft researchers are offering fresh details on the SolarWinds hackers' extensive efforts to remain hidden, which gave them more time to fully penetrate systems, move laterally through networks and exfiltrate data in follow-on attacks.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 15, 2021
Also featured: A discussion of why security education is so crucial in 2021 and tips on how to retain SOC analysts The latest edition of the ISMG Security Report describes new details emerging from the SolarWinds supply chain hack investigation.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 24, 2021
Company Says Certain VPNs and Gateways Affected By 'Coordinated Attack' Security vendor SonicWall is investigating what the company calls a "coordinated attack" against its internal network by threat actors using a zero-day exploit within the company's remote access products.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 21, 2021
MrbMiner Malware Has Targeted Thousands of Microsoft SQL Servers An ongoing global cryptomining campaign has connections to an Iranian software firm, according to a report from Sophos. The MrbMiner malware has targeted thousands of vulnerable Microsoft SQL Servers
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 13, 2021
Brian Honan: Security Professionals Can Take Action to Minimize Risks The physical breach of the U.S.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 11, 2021
For Example, Both Backdoors Use Same 'Sleeping' Algorithm The "Sunburst" backdoor deployed in the breach of SolarWinds' Orion network monitoring tool uses some of the same code found in the "Kazuar" backdoor, which security researchers have previously tied to Russian hackers, the security firm Kaspersky reports.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 20, 2021
Researchers Says Malicious Network Could Be Used to Launch DDoS Attacks Researchers at Check Point Research are tracking a new botnet dubbed "FreakOut" that's targeting vulnerabilities in Linux systems. The malware is creating a malicious network that has the potential to launch DDoS attacks
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 12, 2021
SWIFT's Guy Sheppard on the Challenges of Using AI to Enhance Security Many companies claim to be successfully using artificial intelligence for security, but the use cases are still not convincing because the technology is incapable of detecting unknown malware, says Guy Sheppard of SWIFT
IT Governance
JANUARY 13, 2021
The start of 2021 is looking an awful lot like the end of 2020 – not least when it comes to cyber crime. Meanwhile, KnowBe4 spotted a scam exploiting a news report that claimed that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine might not reach the US in large volumes until the spring of 2021.
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 23, 2021
Emails Are Likely a Reconnaissance Mission for Future Email Compromise Fraudsters are using Google forms to target retail, telecom, healthcare, energy and manufacturing companies in an apparent reconnaissance campaign to identify targets for a possible follow-up business email compromise attack
Data Breach Today
JANUARY 11, 2021
Hackers Gained Network Access Through Accellion File-Sharing Service The Reserve Bank of New Zealand disclosed Sunday that hackers infiltrated its network after compromising its file-sharing system from Accellion.
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